Zenato
Lugana Metodo Classico Brut 2022
| Denomination | DOC Lugana Spumante |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Trebbiano |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees for 24 months with yeast autolysis; then riddling and disgorgement. |
- Origin and grape variety: Lugana DOC Veneto, 100% Trebbiano di Lugana, 0.75 l bottle
- Production method: Second fermentation in bottle, aged for 24 months on the lees
- Aromas: White flowers, pear and apple, with notes of peach and citrus
- Flavour and perlage: Fine and persistent bubbles, soft acidity, mineral finish
- Alcohol content: 12.5% vol, balanced and enveloping sip, ideal as an aperitif
Description
What kind of wine it is
Lugana Metodo Classico Brut by Zenato is a sparkling wine with controlled designation of origin from Veneto, made from Trebbiano di Lugana grapes. The use of the Traditional Method defines an elegant profile, characterised by a straw yellow colour with golden highlights. On the nose, it reveals aromas of white flowers, apple and pear, combined with hints of peach and citrus. On the palate, it is balanced and enveloping, led by a silky acidic streak that leads to a distinctly mineral finish. This pronounced freshness is enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage, ensuring a long-lasting harmony of flavour.
Where it comes from
This sparkling wine originates in the Lugana area, south of Lake Garda, between the towns of Peschiera and Desenzano. At around eighty metres above sea level, there are vines over forty years old trained using the Guyot system. The roots delve into a chalky-clay and silty soil, which imparts a clear structural tension and vibrant freshness to the grapes. Harvesting takes place at the beginning of September through a careful manual selection of the bunches, to ensure the fruit is at the optimal stage of ripeness.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with the pressing of whole grapes. The must undergoes its first fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, activated by indigenous yeasts. Subsequently, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle following the strict principles of the Traditional Method. The twenty-four month maturation on the lees allows cell lysis to enhance the volume and aromatic richness of the flavour. The process concludes with riddling and disgorgement, resulting in a clear Brut sparkling wine with a well-defined personality.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1960 by Sergio Zenato, the winery enhances the Garda terroir by transforming Trebbiano di Lugana into a sparkling wine of excellence. The family's dedication is reflected in the care of the vineyards, which have been cultivated for over forty years between Peschiera and Desenzano. From the perfect synthesis of soil and climate comes this fascinating Traditional Method, the result of careful ageing for 24 months on the lees. Today, under the expert guidance of Alberto Zenato, the wine expresses the true vocation of the region, confirmed by the prestigious 90 points awarded by James Suckling.
Awards
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2022
90/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1960
- Oenologist: Alberto Zenato
- Bottles produced: 2.000.000
- Hectares: 95
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| Name | Zenato Lugana Metodo Classico Brut 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Lugana DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Trebbiano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Zenato |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1960 by Sergio Zenato, the winery enhances the Garda terroir by transforming Trebbiano di Lugana into a sparkling wine of excellence. The family's dedication is reflected in the care of the vineyards, which have been cultivated for over forty years between Peschiera and Desenzano. From the perfect synthesis of soil and climate comes this fascinating Traditional Method, the result of careful ageing for 24 months on the lees. Today, under the expert guidance of Alberto Zenato, the wine expresses the true vocation of the region, confirmed by the prestigious 90 points awarded by James Suckling. |
| Origin | Tra i comuni di Peschiera e Desenzano, sulla sponda meridionale del Lago di Garda |
| Climate | Altitude: 70-80 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Cretaceous-clayey |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 3,700-4,000 |
| Yield per hectare | 120 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | First ten days of September (late summer) |
| Fermentation temperature | 16°C |
| Production technique | Classic method (second fermentation in bottle) |
| Wine making | Pressing of whole grapes; fermentation of the must in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16°C with indigenous yeasts; secondary fermentation in the bottle according to the Traditional Method; ageing on the lees for 24 months with lysis, followed by riddling and disgorgement. |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees for 24 months with yeast autolysis; then riddling and disgorgement. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |